Question

simplify. express your answer as a single term using exponents.
$485^{2} \cdot 485^{6}$

Explanation:

Step1: Apply exponent product rule

When multiplying terms with the same base, add exponents: $a^m \cdot a^n = a^{m+n}$

Step2: Add the exponents

$485^{2+6} = 485^8$

Answer:

$485^8$